Graeme Sharp being phased back in is another reminder that the longer Moyes is at the club the more the ghost of Kenwright lingers on.... fuck alls changing💩
��Everton have been firmly knocked back by Middlesbrough for their initial approach to sign Hayden Hackney. There is a sizeable distance in valuation
(Source - @SkySportsLyall)
England are concerned about World Cup referees clamping down on grappling and blocking at corners and free-kicks which often go unpunished in the Premier League. IFAB has tweaked the rules so that action can now be taken by officials even before the ball is kicked at a set-piece.
Not many teams will have much sympathy for England because 1) don't rely so heavily on the wrestling arts to create space for a clean header or to impede an opponent. In outlining new rules to officials, Fifa used footage of Ben White’s foul on Uruguay’s Federico Vinas in their March friendly. A penalty was awarded after VAR review. And 2) England have fully 20 games to familiarise with what refs are tackling before they themselves eventually play their first game against Croatia in Dallas on June 17.
Thomas Tuchel last week attended a meeting to seek to understand the new rules. “I’m not sure I understood everything correctly. I’m happy we have another meeting next week! We are aware in the Premier League that corners and set-pieces are more physical than in other countries. In the Europa League and Champions League, the refereeing is different and we adapt.
"The rule about blocking? Let’s see, it is a strength of ours. We will try to make the best out of it, why wouldn’t we? Every team will try to do it. Hopefully we find a consistent way to referee.
"I’m just a bit worried that it’s still in a subjective manner for referees to decide. I fear for referees to have a lot of additional decisions to make. I’m not sure if all of them (new rules) give more clarity. I’m not sure rule changes so shortly before a tournament will encourage them. We will, of course, play according to the rules.”
Blows my mind that the US is about to host its second World Cup and a real hotbed of football, the UK, hasn’t been trusted with one since 1966
Joke really, and a corrupt one at that
@PolitlcsUK Starmer’s out here crying about water bottles at the World Cup while his country is being destroyed by mass migration and two-tier policing. Insane.
@PolitlcsUK The whole thing is exploitation of the fans. Sadly they will get away with it. Water should be free in all stadiums and tickets should be affordable to all.
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If these figures are correct action is needed for the sake of the game. I for one have been watching non league football for the last 6 years after 35 years as an Everton season ticket holder. How many more will follow?